BETTER minds, the podcast. Season 2 available now.
& click below for the Youtube links :)
BETTER services
CLIENT REVIEWS
“I am so grateful to have been able to work with Virginie for the release of my first single! Thoughtful, resourceful, and dedicated, I could not recommend her services enough. Virginie always had insightful answers to my questions, whether they were about the creative or the logistical part of the release. Her authentic passion and incredible work ethic make her the best choice for any artist looking to take their music to the next level.” - Rainlights
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"Virginie was an absolute essential piece to my release. Her professionalism in delivering such valuable assets blew me away. Her encouragement every step along the way reminded me to keep moving forward. She took care of all of the details, checked in frequently, and became an asset to the team. I'm so appreciative of her work, belief in me and the music, and guidance. Virginie is the missing piece you need, and is a person who will support you every step of the way. I don't want to do a release without her!" - Shelby Scott
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“Working with Virginie / Better Music has been an absolute dream! I am extremely impressed by Virginie's attention to detail and always going above and beyond to make waves for her clients. Truly felt like she understood my goals with promoting my latest release and was a pleasure to communicate with.” - Skyler Cocco
BETTER stories - Interviews
BETTER playlists
BETTER
BETTER is an independent music company helping indie artists thrive. Our offerings include:
a free music blog
Artist EPK Package
Monthly artist support
Mindset coaching
Tune into BETTER minds, our podcast, now available on Spotify, APPLE, and Youtube.
Founded and run by Virginie Onephithak, BETTER is based in France.
ABOUT ME
HI, MY NAME IS VIRGINIE :)
and I’m from France.
I’ve always been a huge fan of music. As cliché as it may sound, music was my first love and my escape. During the early days of YouTube and MySpace, I started discovering indie artists on my own. It brought me so much joy.
My belief in artists was so strong that I decided to support them by creating street teams and spreading the word about their music on every platform I could find. I started out as a fan, but as the years went by, I learned more about the music industry and began working with artists professionally.
In 2013, I started my first music blog on Tumblr. It has taken different forms and had different names over the years, but I never gave up on it. My goal has always remained the same: supporting and helping artists.
Photo credit: Kimory
I still remember the moment I decided to create my music blog. I thought to myself, “I want artists to fully express who they really are.” Interviewing artists on a deeper level became my way of helping them do that.
After more than 13 years of interviewing artists through my music blog, I finally decided to take a risk and launch my own podcast, BETTER minds. The goal remains the same—just in a different format.
Music and mental health are two things I truly care about, so everything I do revolves around those passions. It’s something I’m incredibly proud of.
Thank you so much for being here :)
I hope we’ll get to know each other along the way.
– Virginie
Art by Bright Cosmos
“Virginie has been my staple of consultation for the last three or four years. Anytime I need to make a creative or business decision in regards to music, I inquire her for direction. Her instinct, insight and industry knowledge is bar-none; her advice is always enlightening. She has effortlessly guided me in creative processes’, marketing release strategies and collaborative/business decisions. She’s truly the best there is.”
“Ever since we knew each other, Virginie has been my extra set of ears for first hand listening of unreleased material I needed advice for. Her feedback has always been spot on, and helped me take production decisions on more than a few occasions. Also, her commitment for artists she works with is one of a kind. And last but not least, she’s the biggest music lover I know, always pointing me to new interesting stuff to listen to!”
“Virginie is an absolute joy to work with. She puts her all into everything she does. She is truly passionate about uplifting and promoting up-and-coming artists. She puts so much time and consideration into her interviews, her website, and the extensive services she offers. She is an absolute star and I highly recommend working with her in any capacity you can!”
“I’ve been working with Virginie over the last couple of years, connecting as a publicist and offering artists to consider for the interviews and features she offers on her blog. Between her consistently thoughtful, thorough interviews, overall passion and ability to highlight aspects of artists that are the most interesting, and the general experience of communicating with Virginie behind the scenes, she has easily become someone I’ve come to admire as a colleague in the industry. Virginie’s work is always thoughtful and extremely high quality. A genuine connection I’m thankful to have!”
“Virginie has been there for me every step of the way throughout my artistic journey. From my first interview as an artist to life advice as an aspiring songwriter, she has guided me through hurdles and has consistently been a beacon of support for my creative projects. Her true passion for the music industry and helping others is reflected in her work and extensive knowledge of marketing and artist development. I feel like she is a friend to so many in the industry including myself, without ever having met. I cannot thank her enough!”
“Virginie was an absolute essential piece to my release. Her professionalism in delivering such valuable assets blew me away. Her encouragement every step along the way reminded me to keep moving forward. She took care of all of the details, checked in frequently, and became an asset to the team. I’m so appreciative of her work, belief in me and the music, and guidance. Virginie is the missing piece you need, and is a person who will support you every step of the way. I don’t want to do a release without her!”
“I’m 100% certain I wouldn’t be the artist I am today without the support and guidance of Virginie. She is the ultimate second pair of ears for any song and her instincts are second to none. Whether it’s through her blog, industry connections or artist support, she identifies with an artist on their level. With Virginie’s help, I became more productive, efficient and reached a flow state of creativity I was constantly seeking. If you’re looking to put your music on the right path, start by having a conversation with Virginie.”
“Since I met Virginie in 2018, I’ve watched her identify and highlight new and exciting artists from all over the world. Her incredible work ethic, passion, and endless support for up-and-coming artists have provided a massive outlet for a wide array of creators and allowed her to grow Better Music into one of the best places to find new music, anywhere. Her ability to build and maintain industry relationships is impressive and speaks volumes to her experience and knowledge of the business.”
“I can’t say enough about how amazing Virginie is. With BETTER, she’s created a community and safe guard for likeminded artists. Her love for music and her desire to help artists is so genuine. We need more people like Virginie in the music industry!”
“Virginie goes above and beyond to help emerging and established artists be heard. She puts an enormous amount of time and thought into her website and interviews for artists, and I can’t recommend her enough. Her passion for music and genuine wish to help artists succeed shows in everything she does.”
“Virginie is fierce advocate for artists. There are very few people who are as hardworking and kind as her. Not to mention, her taste is immaculate. As a journalist, her interviews are incredibly thoughtful and well-written. As business partner, she will go the extra mile to help you find artists and other like-minded people who can help support you and your art. So proud to have the privilege to work with her.”
“I am so grateful to have been able to work with Virginie on my music! Her encouragement, thoughtfulness and dedication is prevalent throughout each project we take on. She is an inspiring force who makes the release and development process something exciting rather than daunting, and who motivates you believe in your music. She truly gives her all with artists and I look forward to working with her again :)”
“Virginie is amazing. She is genuinely interested in the artists story and she tells is beautifully. She is so kind and willing to work and help any artist. She was the first person who would give me the time of day and interview me when I was a start up artist. She is the best and gave me hope for my career. Thank you Better Music! What an amazing brand!”